Key facts
- The Chicago Cubs signed right-hander Jake Woodford to a one-year major league contract.
- The Cubs designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment to clear roster space.
- Woodford, 29, was released by the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday and is expected to be available for Saturday's game.
- Wilson, 28, had pitched in two games for the Cubs after being claimed off waivers from the Phillies.
- Woodford has a career 5.25 ERA across seven seasons with five teams.
The Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford to a one-year major league contract, adding him to both the active and 40-man roster. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.
Woodford, 29, was released by the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday and is expected to be available to pitch Saturday. He previously played for the Cardinals, White Sox, Pirates, Diamondbacks, and Brewers. With Milwaukee this year, Woodford appeared in 16 relief outings, posting a 6.94 ERA in 23 1/3 innings. He has a career record of 11-17 with a 5.25 ERA across 127 games over seven seasons.
Wilson, 28, was claimed off waivers by the Cubs from the Phillies on June 24. He pitched in two games for Chicago, allowing seven runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings of relief, resulting in an 8.22 ERA. His outing on Friday against the Cardinals saw him give up significant damage in a 17-1 loss. The move to designate Wilson for assignment is intended to clear roster space for Woodford.